HEALTH AND

SAFETY PLAN

JULY 27, 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 1

Federal, State, and Local Guidance 1

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES 1

Cleaning and Disinfecting Supplies 1

Cleaning of Campus Buildings 1

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) of Campus Buildings 2

Face Coverings and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 2

Social Distancing 3

ACADEMICS 3

Instructional Spaces 3

Class Modifications and Adjustments 4

NON-ACADEMIC INFORMATION 4

Non-Instructional Spaces 4

Administrative Offices 5

Dining Facilities 5

Residence Halls 6

Events 6

Athletics 6

Campus Masses 7

HEALTH SERVICES 7

Regular Symptom Monitoring 7

Patient Care Considerations for Students 7

Patient Care Considerations for Faculty and Staff 8

COVID-19 Testing 8

Contact Tracing and Proximity Tracking 9

Campus Monitoring, Surveillance, and Voluntary Reporting 9

Quarantining 9

Counseling Services for Students 9

Counseling Services for Faculty and Staff 10

HUMAN RESOURCES 10

Workplace Accommodations 10

Operational Considerations 10

Phased Return to Work 10

COMMUNICATION ABOUT COVID-19 11

UNIVERSITY CONTACTS 12

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INTRODUCTIONA safe reopening in the fall requires the commitment of all Villanovans to do their part. Members of the

University community must exercise care and caution in their daily activities by adhering to protocols around wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), practicing social distancing, and engaging in self-monitoring for symptoms of COVID-19.

At its core, the University is about educating students, and we must all enter the fall semester focused

on Villanova’s academic mission. Many programs and activities that have traditionally taken place will

need to be scaled back, postponed, or even canceled in the interest of maintaining the health and safety

of the University community. We must be prepared to work together and to be flexible and vigilant in

our commitment to caring for our own health and the health of those around us.

Federal, State, and Local GuidanceThe University has relied on federal, state, and local guidance in developing its plans, policies, and

procedures for a safe reopening this fall.

In developing this plan, Villanova officials reviewed guidance from the Pennsylvania (PA) departments

of Education and Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Occupational

Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The plan specifically addresses the five requirements set

forth by the PA Department of Education:

• A strategy on how the institution will coordinate with local public health officials

• A strategy to safely resume in-person instruction

• A strategy to monitor health conditions in its campus community

• A strategy to mitigate and contain the spread of the virus on campus and to inform the

Department of Health in the event that transmission occurs

• A strategy to communicate accurate and timely information to students, faculty, staff, and the

communities it serves

Throughout the fall semester—and the 2020–21 academic year, if necessary—the University will

continue to work closely on its COVID-19 health and safety protocols with the Chester County

Department of Health, which is responsible for public health services in Delaware County

during this crisis.

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES

Cleaning and Disinfecting SuppliesAll disinfecting supplies in use meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) criteria. Key products

include the SC Johnson® Professional TruShot™ Spray Disinfectant and Clorox® Total 360® electrostatic

sprayer system. Other cleaning and disinfecting supplies that meet CDC and EPA standards also may

be used.

Cleaning of Campus BuildingsVillanova Custodial Services is responsible for the cleaning of all campus buildings. The Custodial

Services team will monitor all restrooms to ensure that hand soap is available. Hand sanitizer stations

have been provided in all classrooms, at the entrances to all buildings and all dining locations, and in

other areas where people congregate.

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All students, faculty, and staff are being provided initially with hand wipes in portable packages, which

are easily carried and can be available for use at any time. Students, faculty, and staff are instructed

to clean their classroom areas and workspaces before and after use, with particular attention to high-

touch surfaces.

The residence halls, public restrooms, and common areas will be thoroughly cleaned daily, and high-

touch points in these spaces will be cleaned twice a day. All offices will be cleaned three times each

week, with high-touch areas being cleaned on a daily basis.

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) of Campus BuildingsThe University will closely monitor building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) guidelines

and recommendations issued by the following: the Association of Physical Plant Administration (APPA);

the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); and the CDC.

ASHRAE uses minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) to gauge levels of filtration to be effective

in capturing infectious particulates that are airborne. The current COVID-19 recommendation is to

have central air system filtration at a MERV 13. The University’s central air systems across campus are

currently utilizing MERV 8 pre-filters along with MERV 13 final filters and, therefore, meet the recom-

mended filtration effectiveness.

The University is increasing the quantity of outside air to the maximum allowable level for each system.

Operation schedules have been modified to follow recommended run times to reduce any airborne

exposure to the virus. All air systems, central and individual units, and components are being cleaned—

and filters replaced—prior to the return to campus, with continuing preventative maintenance measures

in place throughout the year.

During hot, humid weather, it is imperative that all windows in buildings utilizing central air systems

be kept closed. Opening windows allows hot, humid air to enter the building, which eventually will

condense on cool surfaces and create mold issues. The central air systems are programmed to bring

adequate outside ventilation air into each building and condition it to avoid the development of mold.

Face Coverings and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)The wearing of face masks or face coverings is encouraged at all times; however, as mandated by Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Health on July 1, face masks or face coverings must be worn inside campus buildings and when 6 feet of social distancing cannot be maintained.

Signage regarding the use of face coverings will be posted at the entrances to all campus buildings

and in common areas.

Below are the allowable exceptions:

• If extenuating circumstances interfere with the ability to wear a face covering (to be evaluated on

a case-by-case basis)

• If working alone in a single-person office or workstation

Individuals who are unable to wear face coverings due to health reasons may request accommodations

through the Office of Human Resources for employees and the Office of Disability Services for students.

Students, faculty, and staff are being asked to bring their own face coverings or masks to campus. An

initial supply of disposable masks and paper bags (for storage between uses) will be provided to all

community members.

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Cloth face coverings must only be worn for one day at a time and must be properly laundered before

being used again. Having a one-week supply of cloth face coverings will help reduce the need for daily

laundering.

Disposable face coverings will be available at dining and point-of-service locations for members of the

Villanova community and also will be available for visitors, particularly at the Office of Undergraduate

Admissions.

Additional or specialized PPE (e.g., N95 masks, gloves, disposable gowns, etc.) will be available based

on recommendations developed in accordance with a standard PPE Hazard Assessment process by

Villanova Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). Respiratory protection in excess of a face covering will

be provided in compliance with OSHA guidance. Villanova EHS staff will complete risk assessments and

administer all respiratory protection requirements.

Social Distancing Maintaining adequate social distance is fundamental to Villanova’s Health and Safety Plan. General

principles that were observed in the University’s social distance planning include:

• Establishing staggered/modified schedules where possible

• Encouraging telework where possible

• Encouraging use of Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, etc., for meetings and trainings, even when all

participants are present on campus

• Utilizing a combination of administrative controls (signage, floor markings, etc.) and physical

barriers/partitions

• Considering touchless entry where feasible

ACADEMICS

Instructional SpacesAll spaces previously identified as non-instructional (athletic facilities, conference rooms, assembly

rooms, etc.) were considered for classroom usage; several of these spaces will be scheduled by the

Registrar for the fall and augmented with audiovisual (A/V) capabilities.

This was done in the interest of maximizing instructional space to reduce classroom density as much

as possible. Many existing classrooms will be upgraded with A/V and Zoom-streaming equipment to

optimize instruction and allow remote attendance.

Each room for instruction—all existing classrooms and additional spaces that were selected for use as

classrooms—was evaluated for social distancing options. Social distancing of 6 feet will be maintained

whenever possible through a mixture of furniture removal/rearrangement, signage, and floor markings.

The University class schedule has been modified to allow for 20 minutes between classes to facilitate

cleaning and social distancing. Each student will be provided with a portable chair to facilitate moving

classes outside when feasible.

Graduate-level classrooms are being provided at The Inn at Villanova, the Charles Widger School of Law,

and other off-campus locations in order to minimize contact between graduate students, who frequently

interact with the greater community outside of Villanova, and undergraduate students.

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Class Modifications and AdjustmentsVillanova convened a Fall 2020 Planning Committee of faculty and administrators to develop various

scenarios to guide planning efforts for instruction for the upcoming academic year. The plan is based

primarily on in-person instruction; however, this can be accomplished through the use and mix of several

modalities within our classrooms and laboratories:

• On-campus (fully live) courses in socially distanced classrooms

• Simulcast courses (between two or more classrooms or learning locations with one instructor) using

Zoom or other streaming technology

• Flipped course design (lectures recorded; students split in two or three groups that come one day a

week, while the rest of the content is delivered asynchronously)

• Online instruction, reflecting best practices in online course design, including synchronous and/or

interactive experiences

The University will schedule some portion of undergraduate courses 100 percent online, which will

free up classrooms to help meet social distancing goals, reduce density in our academic buildings, and

provide sufficient options for faculty or students who may have accommodations limiting in-person

instruction.

Any off-campus clinical or practicum activity may continue if social distancing guidelines are in place,

and if there is adherence to any specific site, governmental, or institutional restrictions.

Absences from class because of COVID-19 illness, quarantine, or self-isolation will be excused, and the

student will be permitted to make up the work without academic penalty. All course materials must

follow accessibility standards, and faculty are required to make key instructional materials available to

students who cannot attend in-person or online classes due to an excused absence. This may include

recorded Zoom sessions, recorded video with summaries of key information/concepts, comprehensive

slides/handouts, and instructional materials to supplement the above.

NON-ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Non-Instructional Spaces Non-instructional spaces—including dining locations, libraries, meeting rooms, and administrative

offices—were evaluated for social distancing options, based on space available and the nature of

usage, with one or more of the following actions taken as needed for compliance with social

distancing guidelines:

• Removing, covering, or taping seats as unavailable

• Installing partitions at points of service

• Installing floor markings where service lines form

• Posting room capacities and social distance reminder signage

• Encouraging virtual meetings whenever possible

• Establishing a formal approval process for all gatherings

• Erecting open-air tents in the main areas of campus (South, Commons, West, Main) that will be

used for small student gatherings for studying, grab-and-go eating, and impromptu and other

student meetings

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• Distributing individual folding chairs for student use to promote gatherings outside, under tents,

and in large areas

• Limiting non-instructional gatherings as follows: no gatherings will be permitted in the “red” phase

(or during periods of increased infection rate on campus); 25 or less in the “yellow” phase; 250 or

less in the “green” phase

Administrative OfficesEach departmental office area was reviewed by an area representative and Facilities Management to

understand operational requirements, while also ensuring social distancing practices were being

followed. Moving forward, each area should continue to work with Facilities Management and choose

from the list below to best ensure social distancing in their offices:

• Keeping a bin outside the door to the area to collect and distribute deliveries

• Utilizing signage to restrict kitchens, break rooms, and common areas to one person at a time

• Using plastic sheeting and duct tape to cover reception area furniture and discourage congregating

• Using floor markings to manage waiting rooms

• Purchasing or constructing plexiglass partitions/barriers for reception and other high-traffic areas

Dining FacilitiesIn an effort to ensure health and safety best practices in Villanova’s dining facilities, the following

modifications will be made:

• One point of entry and exit will be available for each dining facility (Dougherty Hall, Donahue Hall,

and St. Mary’s Hall).

• Signage will be used to direct customers through the dining halls and queuing areas.

• Most menu items will be fully served by Dining Services staff and carryout will be permitted at all

dining locations.

• All food will be served on disposables, including Styrofoam containers with wrapped plastic cutlery

and paper cups with lids.

• The hours of operation for all dining facilities will be extended to accommodate the needs of our

community.

• Seating will be reduced to satisfy social distancing requirements in each of the dining halls.

• Additional seating will be made available in the Villanova Room of the Connelly Center, and large

tents will be set up at several dining hall locations.

• Schedules of staff members will be adjusted to stagger shifts, and there will be additional training

for staff who must work in close proximity to one another.

• Staff will wear gloves and face masks in the dining facilities at all times, and frequent handwashing

will be required for all staff, as is already the practice.

• Extended custom sneeze guards have been fabricated and will be installed to enhance protection

for both staff and patrons.

• Hand-sanitizing stations will be placed at all dining service entrances, and beverage stations, tables,

and high-touch areas will be thoroughly and frequently cleaned.

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Residence HallsThe residence halls will operate at no more than standard capacity, with the following changes being

made to the student living environment:

• Students will be required to observe social distancing and wear face masks at all times, except when

in their rooms alone or only with their roommates.

• Each residence hall will have posted signage regarding hygiene and sanitation procedures, social

distancing, mask usage, and COVID-19 symptoms.

• At the start of the semester, students will be provided with a personal wellness kit of disinfecting

wipes, hand sanitizer, thermometer, and one cloth face covering.

• Students will be expected to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19, including daily temperature

checks.

Accommodation requests for students with special needs, including those at high risk for COVID-19,

will continue to be addressed by the Office of Residence Life and the Office of Disability Services on

a case-by-case basis.

EventsSince many meeting spaces will be used as classrooms, campus events will be significantly reduced

to include only those essential for academic, athletic, or student service purposes.

Villanova’s Event Management Committee (EMC) has existed for several years and reviews calendar/

events for the campus community, mainly for the purpose of reducing conflicts and coordinating

resources. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the EMC is now reviewing both on-campus and virtual calendar/

event requests for approval.

The EMC has adopted a policy for Fall 2020 events and will continue to communicate this information

to the community through Campus Currents and similar means.

AthleticsVillanova’s Division I athletics programs will be conducted in a manner consistent with CDC and

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recommended guidelines, along with NCAA, BIG EAST, Colonial

Athletic Association, and Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference best practices and recommendations.

At this time, varsity athletics are scheduled to compete in accordance with CDC, Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania, NCAA, and conference protocols and procedures. Additional details surrounding health

and safety plans for student-athletes and fan participation are still being finalized.

Traditional intramural sport leagues are suspended for the Fall 2020 semester. Villanova Athletics is

currently reviewing safe activities to replace these sports for the Fall 2020 semester, and an announce-

ment about club sports will be forthcoming.

Villanova Athletics is reviewing options for student fitness center usage, taking into account current

safety and sanitation protocols. Students may be required to make online appointments to use the

University’s fitness centers and recreational spaces to avoid lines outside and to allow for proper

social distancing. More information about student recreation space will be made available as the

semester begins.

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• Cough

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Fever greater than or equal to 100.4

• Chills

• Repeated shaking with chills

• Runny nose or new sinus congestion

• Muscle pain

• Headache

• Sore throat

• Fatigue

• New GI symptoms

• Loss of taste or smell

Patient Care Considerations for Students Students who develop COVID-19 symptoms, have tested positive for COVID-19, or have been in close

contact (as defined by the CDC) with another individual who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 must

call the Student Health Center, open 24 hours a day/seven days a week, at 610-519-4070. The protocol

below will be followed:

• Students will be advised to schedule a telehealth appointment or an in-person appointment with

a provider or a nurse.

• They will be screened for respiratory symptoms and temperature checks prior to entering the

Student Health Center.

• Students will be assessed by Student Health Center staff to evaluate the need to quarantine and

self-monitor for symptoms, determine if they need COVID-19 testing, or advise if they need a higher

level of care.

• Waiting room areas have been reconfigured to separate ill and well patient visits.

• Clinic areas have been reconfigured into “zones” of care for patients requiring COVID-19 testing

and treatment.

• A triage system of disposition for students requiring self-isolation or quarantine has been

established. Students who live within 300 miles of campus will be advised to quarantine at home,

and those who cannot return home will quarantine in designated areas on or near campus.

• For students who may require a higher level of care in a hospital, initial referral will be made to

the Main Line Health hospital system, which has four acute care hospitals: Bryn Mawr Hospital,

Lankenau Hospital, Paoli Hospital, and Riddle Memorial Hospital.

• The medical director in the Student Health Center maintains staff privileges at Bryn Mawr Hospital

and will care for Villanova students admitted to the general medical floor.

Campus MassesCampus Ministry is creating a plan to increase the number of Campus Masses on Saturday and Sunday

evenings to accommodate participants. The Mass schedule, along with additional resources, will be

located on the Campus Ministry website.

HEALTH SERVICES

Regular Symptom MonitoringFaculty, staff, and students who are returning to campus must conduct symptom monitoring, including

temperature checks, every day prior to arriving at Villanova. The CDC provides a self-check symptom

guide on its website.

There is also an app available for Apple and Android devices to use for screening.

In order to work on campus or attend class, members of our community must be free of any symptoms

potentially related to COVID-19. At this time, these symptoms outlined by the CDC include one or more

of the following:

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Patient Care Considerations for Faculty and StaffFaculty and staff members who develop COVID-19 symptoms, have tested positive for COVID-19, or

have been in close contact with another individual who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, must:

• Notify their supervisor and contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@villanova.edu as soon

as possible.

• Contact primary care providers to assess requirements regarding quarantine at home and self-

monitoring for symptoms.

• If the primary care provider recommends testing, the faculty/staff member should not return to

campus until test results are known.

• If test results are negative, symptoms are improving, and the faculty/staff member is fever-free,

he/she may return to work.

• If test results are positive, the employee must not return to work until 10 days have passed from

the time tested positive and until symptoms are improving; the employee is fever-free without fever-

reducing medicines for 24 hours; and a note has been received from their primary care provider—

which must be presented to the Office of Human Resources—clearing their return to work.

In addition, below is information on University-sponsored seasonal influenza clinics:

• Faculty and staff are encouraged to get a seasonal flu shot through the annual flu clinics sponsored by

the Office of Human Resources.

• Seasonal flu clinics for the campus community (faculty, students, and staff) sponsored by Rite Aid

pharmacy will be expanded this year. Rite Aid will accept most insurance plans on-site for these clinics.

• Seasonal influenza vaccines also will be available to students in the Student Health Center.

COVID-19 TestingVillanova is requiring that everyone returning to campus be tested for COVID-19 through Quest labs. The

University will cover the cost of this testing initiative. We request that you take the COVID-19 test as soon

as it is sent to you so that you and Villanova will have your test results prior to the start of the fall semester.

Details on the testing, including information about registering, testing procedures, timelines, and what to

do if you test positive for COVID-19, can be found on our website.

In addition to the testing, students should quarantine at home—by staying home or by constantly wearing

a mask when not at home—for the 14 days prior to their arrival on campus in August. The combination of

testing and self-quarantining will serve to address the Pennsylvania-suggested 14-day quarantine period;

students from states experiencing a high number of cases will not need to arrive 14 days early because of

these measures.

Faculty and staff who require testing for COVID-19 during the semester are advised to consult with

their primary care provider for the type of COVID-19 test they need, and the location options where they

can get tested. The University’s health care plans will cover costs associated with COVID-19 testing for

those enrolled. If localized outbreaks emerge, tighter restrictions and reduced density may need to be

implemented again. Faculty and staff who feel sick should stay home, or go home, until symptoms

subside. Should you require treatment, you should contact your primary care provider and notify both

your supervisor and HR if your illness is COVID-19-related.

Students who require testing for COVID-19 this fall are advised to consult with the Student Health

Center. Testing capabilities will include molecular testing for active infection and serum antibody testing

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via Quest labs. These tests will be performed in the Student Health Center and sent out to Quest labs for

processing. The Student Health Center will also have the capability to provide on-site rapid point-of-care

molecular testing and rapid point-of-care antigen testing.

Contact Tracing and Proximity Tracking If faculty, staff, or students test positive for COVID-19, local county health departments will be in

contact with the individuals and their close contacts regarding recommendations for quarantining and

monitoring of symptoms to mitigate the spread of the virus. For students diagnosed with COVID-19, the

Student Health Center staff will communicate with individuals who are considered close contacts.

Campus Monitoring, Surveillance, and Voluntary ReportingFaculty, staff, and students should notify either the Office of Human Resources or the Student Health

Center if they have visited an area of high prevalence (domestic or international) in the past 14 days.

They should self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Employees considering University-related travel

should consult with their supervisor and are asked to travel only if it is deemed “essential.”

Faculty and staff with known exposure to positive COVID-19 cases should contact their primary care

providers regarding self-monitoring and quarantining. Students with known exposure to positive

COVID-19 cases should contact the Student Health Center. Enhanced screening such as routine

temperature checks will be advised where high volumes of students reside, where prior COVID-19

exposure has occurred, or when levels of community spread have increased. When deemed necessary

by either the University or health officials, temperature screenings will be required prior to entry into

campus buildings.

Quarantining Adequate space to quarantine students who have had close contact with an infected person is critical

to Villanova’s continued operations.

The CDC states several factors should be considered when defining close contact, such as proximity

to an infected individual, the duration of exposure to the individual (e.g., longer exposure time likely

increases exposure risk), whether the individual has symptoms (e.g., coughing likely increases exposure

risk), and whether a face mask was worn.

Ideal quarantine space will eliminate shared community bathroom use since some students may become

infected and some may not. For these reasons, the University has developed the following quarantine plan:

• Students who are able to will be asked to return home if they live within 300 miles of Villanova for

the 14-day quarantine period.

• The Inn at Villanova, a University-owned and -operated conference center and hotel, is being taken

offline in Fall 2020 so the rooms can be used as quarantine space. The Inn is considered ideal for this

purpose, as each student will have a private bathroom and individual HVAC system.

• Two residence halls and two University-owned houses near campus will be held open and available

for use as quarantine space.

Counseling Services for StudentsThe University Counseling Center provides confidential personal/psychological counseling for all

Villanova students. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 610-519-4050 and leaving a

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• Older adults (age 65 years and older)

• HIV

• Asthma (moderate to severe)

• Chronic lung disease

• Diabetes

• Serious heart conditions

• Chronic kidney disease being treated with dialysis

• Severe obesity

• Being immunocompromised

Faculty and staff members who have been instructed to return to work on campus and have concerns

about doing so due to a medical condition should follow the steps for completing a workplace

accommodation request under the Workplace Accommodation Policy. The COVID-19 Workplace

Accommodation Request Form will need to be completed in advance for review and consideration by

the Office of Human Resources in consultation with your manager and/or dean. This process will also

apply to student employees and graduate assistants should the need arise.

Operational ConsiderationsPlease review additional information about telecommuting, positions that require an on-campus

presence, flexible scheduling, and staggered start and end times in the Faculty and Staff Guide for

Returning to Campus.

Phased Return to WorkAs Villanova prepares to reopen in the fall, faculty and staff will begin to return to campus through a

phased approach. If individuals who would be on campus when normal operations resume need to

consider telecommuting under the COVID-19 Temporary Telecommuting Policy due to a medical reason

or personal need, they should complete the Telework Request Form for consideration by the Office of

Human Resources and their manager and/or dean.

Phased Return for Research Faculty: The Office of the Provost has established a procedure to allow

faculty and their research group members engaged in laboratory research to return to campus during

Summer 2020 to perform activities that cannot be completed via telework.

message with the student’s name, spelling of last name, student ID, and phone number. The student

will receive a return call within 24 hours during normal business days to schedule an appointment.

Counseling is usually short-term, which is appropriate for most students. Those who need long-term

counseling or whose treatment needs are beyond the Counseling Center’s scope of service will be

helped with a referral to an off-campus provider.

Faculty and staff members may also call the Counseling Center to consult about a student’s mental

health. Whenever possible, counseling will be provided via telehealth to observe the requirement of

social distancing.

Counseling Services for Faculty and StaffFor faculty and staff at Villanova, Health Advocate is available to assist with personal, family, and

work issues.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Workplace Accommodations According to the CDC, individuals with certain conditions—and certain populations—may be at a higher

risk for COVID-19 infection. Those conditions include:

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All employees who return to campus must complete training and comply with hygiene, social distancing,

PPE, and all other appropriate COVID-19-related policies. The procedure includes:

• The department chair prepares a department-specific plan and submits to the dean (or designee)

and EHS for approval. Minimum requirements for the plan have been established by the Office of the

Provost and EHS.

• Upon department plan approval, each principal investigator (PI) prepares a lab-specific plan and

submits to department chair, college dean, and EHS for approval. Minimum requirements for the

plan have been established by the Office of the Provost and EHS.

• Upon lab plan approval, PPE and cleaning supplies are issued to the PI and signage is posted

indicating the lab is approved for research activity.

Phased Return for Faculty and Staff: All University offices should be staffed and open for business by

Aug. 3. All employees will be responsible for wiping down their workspaces at the beginning and end

of each day.

Department managers/supervisors should:

• Plan to begin phasing employees back to work beginning July 13

• Evaluate employee workspaces for the need for modifications. Areas of particular concern are

open, shared office spaces and workspaces with a high number of walk-in customers

• Consult with the Office of Facilities Management and EHS for modifications to physical space,

installation of barriers, placement of signage, and rearrangement or removal of furniture

• Determine if staggered schedules are warranted to decrease office density and to accommodate

customer needs when in-class instruction schedules are expanded

COMMUNICATION ABOUT COVID-19The University is committed to keeping the campus community informed about preparedness efforts

and the University’s expectations of students, faculty, and staff in reducing the spread of COVID-19 on

our campus. Communications will include:

• Coordinated theme for marketing the community health and safety efforts: Community First: The CARITAS Commitment

• Website utilizing this theme to be developed with all health and safety plans, in conjunction with

the current COVID-19 information website

• Required online training for students, faculty, and staff prior to the commencement of on-campus

activities to address hygiene and sanitation, use of face coverings and PPE, social distancing, and

procedures to request accommodations

• Returning to Campus guides for faculty, staff, and students that will be available online and in hard

copy if needed, in addition to Villanova’s Health and Safety Plan

• Signage addressing health and safety posted in all University buildings

• Electronic newsletter communication to students (Wildcat Newswire) and faculty and staff

(Campus Currents) on a regular basis

• Periodic communications via email from University leadership

Any member of the Villanova community who needs assistance in interpreting this plan or with any

disability accommodation may contact the following offices: Disability Services (students) and

Human Resources (faculty/staff).

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UNIVERSITY CONTACTS

Office of Human Resources610-519-7900

hr@villanova.edu

Department of Environmental Health and SafetyFacilities Management Building

610-519-3801

Student Health Center610-519-4070

studenthealthcenter@villanova.edu

Patricia B. and Gary M. Holloway University Counseling CenterHealth Services Building, Room 206

610-519-4050

Department of Public SafetyEmergency: 610-519-4444

Non-emergency: 610-519-6979

publicsafety@villanova.edu

Dining Services610-519-4170

diningservices@villanova.edu

Office of Residence Life610-519-4154

residencelife@villanova.edu

AthleticsJake Nevin Fieldhouse

610-519-4090

For questions or additional information about this plan, please email info@villanova.edu.